Noel Chapa/Honduras/Synthetic Narcotic Distribution, Heroin Distribution

Noel Chapa, a criminal illegal alien from Honduras, was arrested in Sandstone, Minnesota, on convictions for synthetic narcotic distribution, heroin distribution, and illegal re-entry during a federal enforcement operation. Authorities located him and took him into custody, transporting him to a detention facility pending removal proceedings related to his criminal history and unlawful presence.

Court records and federal documentation confirm Chapa’s convictions for synthetic narcotic distribution, heroin distribution, and illegal re-entry under INA Section 101(a)(43)(O) and 8 USC 1326, reflecting re-entry into the United States after deportation. Officials stated that his case was identified through a systematic review of noncitizens with outstanding criminal convictions and immigration violations in the Sandstone area.

Authorities noted that convictions involving distribution of multiple controlled substances combined with prior deportation demonstrate serious federal immigration crimes and elevated threats to public health.